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JE Pistons Opel 1.6L X16EX/X16EXL Piston Kit - 80.00 mm Bore - 1.110 in. CH, 2.50 CC Set of 4
$899.99

JE Pistons Opel 1.6L X16EX/X16EXL Piston Kit - Performance Meets Precision

Looking to give your Opel 1.6L GSI 16V X16EX/X16EXL engine a boost? The JE Pistons Opel 1.6L X16EX/X16EXL Piston Kit is here to deliver the power and reliability you need. With over 75 years of experience in crafting high-performance forged pistons, JE Pistons has established itself as a leader in the market. Each piston is engineered, forged, and machined right here in the USA, ensuring top-notch quality tailored to your specific engine and racing needs.

Why Choose JE Pistons?

When you opt for JE Pistons, you're not just purchasing a product; you're investing in a legacy of performance. These pistons are designed to thrive in various racing environments, whether it’s drift tracks or drag strips, and have consistently proven their worth in victory lanes across the globe.

Key Features

  • Premium Material: Crafted from 2618 aluminum, these pistons offer exceptional tensile strength, making them ideal for high-demand performance applications.
  • Engine-Specific Design: Each piston is tailored for the X16EX/X16EXL engine, ensuring optimized performance and durability.
  • Innovative Forging: The Proprietary Forged Side Relief (FSR) design reduces friction and power loss while saving weight, thanks to a reduced skirt width and shorter wrist pin.
  • Skirt Coating: Depending on your application, the skirt coating minimizes friction and wear, leading to quieter operation and improved longevity.
  • Accumulator Groove: This feature helps alleviate pressure from combustion gases, enhancing ring seal and reducing flutter for consistent power delivery.
  • Complete Set: Each kit includes high-quality wrist pins, locks, and JE Pro Seal premium piston rings, making it a comprehensive solution for your engine needs.
  • Made in the USA: All components are produced entirely in the USA, ensuring superior craftsmanship.

Specifications

  • Piston Series: JE Pistons
  • Cylinder Head: 1.6L GSI 16V X16EX/X16EXL
  • Bore Diameter: 80.00 MM
  • Piston Head Type: Dome
  • Compression Height: 1.110 inch
  • Piston Volume: 2.50 CC
  • Piston Material: 2618
  • Piston Quantity: 4
  • Forging Type: Round
  • Piston Average Weight: 260 GR
  • Ring Set Included: Yes
  • Top Compression Ring Thickness: 0.0400 inch
  • Second Compression Ring Thickness: 0.0400 inch
  • Oil Ring Thickness: 0.08 inch
  • Wrist Pin Outer Diameter: 0.708 inch
  • Wrist Pin Length: 2.250 inch
  • Wrist Pin Wall Thickness: 0.120 inch
  • Sold As: Set of 4

What Customers Are Saying

Customers rave about the JE Pistons Opel 1.6L Piston Kit, highlighting its impressive performance and reliability. Many have noted how easy the installation process is and how it significantly enhances their engine's responsiveness. Users appreciate the attention to detail in the design and the quality of the materials used, making these pistons a top choice for serious enthusiasts.

Upgrade your Opel's performance with the JE Pistons Opel 1.6L X16EX/X16EXL Piston Kit and experience the difference that precision engineering can make!

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Who is JE Pistons?

JE Pistons is an aftermarket company that specializes in manufacturing high performance forged pistons for various automobiles. They have been in the automotive industry for more than 70 years and has consistently provided quality parts for their customers. Today, they are the go-to brand of many professional race teams, engine builders, and enthusiasts who prefer that have the need for speed.

Choice of Champions

JE Pistons is actively participating in motorsport racing. Engine builders from different racing disciplines have used their products. Some of these races include NASCAR Racing, NHRA, ALMS, AMA, and Supercross. This experience has allowed them to gather vital data that helps them create products that are superior compared to others.

Advanced Manufacturing Facility

It has maintained its status as the leading company in its field due to its continued research and development to find unique materials and develop new piston designs with advanced technology. They use state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC machines to produce precision cuts and allows them to achieve parts with very tight tolerances. JE Pistons also uses a Finite Element Analysis and a digital three-dimensional piston crown machining process that allows them to create products that are in the league of its own.

Purchase JE Pistons at Vivid Racing

If you are in search of quality pistons that would provide you with total performance, then JE Pistons is the right brand for you. Designed for enthusiasts who want to have the best, you can be sure that JE Pistons is a brand that you could trust. To know more about JE Pistons, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that would fit your specific needs.

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